{"product_id":"trail-armor-kawasaki-ridge-crew-skid-plates","title":"Trail Armor Kawasaki Ridge Crew Skid Plates (2026)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrail Armor full skid plates cover the 2026 Kawasaki Ridge Crew full length and full width, front differential, rear differential, frame rails and belly pan, in 1\/2 in. Super Tough polymer with a smooth surface built to slide over rocks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrated side skids extend the coverage to the lower body panels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ridge Crew is long, and long machines high-center. This Kawasaki Ridge Crew skid plate system puts a smooth, continuous polymer surface under the whole machine, with pre-cut access holes for oil changes and panels that come off one at a time, so routine service does not mean pulling the whole set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-length, full-width coverage of the front diff, rear diff, frame rails and belly pan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated side skids help protect the lower body panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/2 in. Super Tough polymer that absorbs hits without denting, galling or corroding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth sliding surface for clearing rocks and obstacles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecessed mounting holes protect fasteners from impacts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-cut service access holes and drain openings; individual panels remove independently\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt To Solve: High-Centering and Underbody Hits on the Long Ridge Crew\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRock strikes on the front and rear differentials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA long wheelbase dragging frame rails and the belly over ledges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExposed lower body panels taking hits from the side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkids that trap mud or have to come off completely for an oil change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest For: 2026 Kawasaki Ridge Crew Owners Riding Rock, Ruts and Ranch Ground\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamily and group riders taking the Ridge Crew onto rocky or rutted trail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRanch and work owners crossing broken ground and creek beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOwners who want full underbody and side coverage in one system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRiders who want serviceable skids with oil-change access\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOwners who need a Kawasaki Ridge skid plate sized for the Crew's longer wheelbase, not the two-seat Ridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRiders who also want A-arm protection should add Trail Armor A-arm guards, which are sold separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: 1\/2 in. Super Tough polymer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoverage: front differential, rear differential, frame rails and belly pan, plus integrated side skids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign: modular panels; pre-cut service access holes; drain openings; recessed mounting holes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: mounting hardware kit, recessed fasteners and photo-documented step-by-step instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstallation note: some OEM fasteners may be reused; self-drilling fasteners are required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColors: black, red, blue, yellow, orange, black\/white\/black, blue\/white\/blue, red\/white\/red, black\/red\/black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFitment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrail Armor lists this 2026 Kawasaki Ridge Crew skid plate set for all Ridge Crew editions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2026 Kawasaki Ridge Crew (all editions per Trail Armor)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFitment is not guaranteed on applications not listed here. Confirm your year, model and edition before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the Trail Armor Ridge Crew full skid plate cover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull length and full width: the front differential, rear differential, frame rails and belly pan, plus integrated side skids for the lower body panels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I change the oil without removing the Trail Armor Ridge Crew skids?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Pre-cut access holes allow oil changes and routine maintenance, and individual panels can be removed on their own when you need deeper access.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it fit the 2025 Ridge Crew?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrail Armor's listing title names the 2026 Ridge Crew. Its description also mentions 2025, so confirm with us before ordering for a 2025 machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the A-arm guards in the photos included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. A-arm guards shown in the images are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs drilling required to install?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelf-drilling fasteners are required for installation, and some OEM fasteners may be reused. A mounting hardware kit and photo-documented instructions are included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs a polymer UTV skid plate better than aluminum?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrail Armor's polymer skids are lighter than aluminum systems and absorb hits without denting, galling or corroding, and the smooth surface is built to slide over rocks and obstacles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Trail Armor\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrail Armor skid plates are full-coverage systems: each UTV full skid plate set is cut from 1\/2 in. Super Tough polymer, with modular panels, recessed hardware and service access designed in, so the protection stays on the machine through routine maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eComplete Your Kawasaki Ridge Crew Protection Setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfirm your Ridge Crew model year and edition, then choose your color, remembering colors other than black are special order and non-returnable. 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